W.D. Newsome, PhD 1 Jan., 2018 CURRICULUM VITA Donny Newsome, PhD, BCBA-D Fit Learning™, Reno, NV - (775) 826 3111 -
[email protected] SUMMARY Dr. Newsome earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi and his Doctorate in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA- D) and Founding Director of Fit Learning™ where he has developed a growing global network of affiliated learning laboratories. Dr. Newsome is currently serving as Past-President of the Standard Celeration Society (SCS) and President of the Academic Access Initiative, a non-profit for underserved student populations. His research and service initiatives have focused on organizational behavior and educational technologies across various business sectors including public utilities, universities, school districts, Fortune 100 companies and community service providers. The overarching value guiding Dr. Newsome’s work is contributing to the transformation of human well being through the science of teaching and learning. EDUCATION University of Mississippi B.A. in Psychology, minor in English,2006 University of Nevada, Reno M.A. in Psychology, 2008 Thesis: “An investigation of efficiency and preference for supplemental learning modules in online instruction.” – Conducted in collaboration with Washoe County School District University of Nevada, Reno Ph.D. in Psychology, 2012 (August) Dissertation: “Toward the prediction and influence of efficient driving behavior” – Conducted in collaboration with the Truckee Meadows Water Authority, Washoe County School District, and civilian drivers in the Reno area. HONORS/AWARDS • Dean’s List (Fall 2003-2004) University of Mississippi • Chancellor’s Honor Roll (Fall 2004-2005) University of Mississippi • Chancellor’s Honor Roll (Spring 2004-2005) University of Mississippi • Wilson Scholarship Recipient (2010) University of Nevada, Reno • Innovation in Translation for Sustainability Award (2012) NORC at the University of Chicago W.D.